WinRunner Expert in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used WinRunner
Alexander K.
Last position:
Software Tester at Buhl Tax Service GmbH
- AI-assisted creation of test cases and test data
- Creation of test cases based on requirements
- Execution of manual tests
- Defect documentation, retesting and tracking
Technologies & Tools: SCRUM, Jira, Confluence, Zephyr Scale
Carsten B.
Last position:
Test engineer at DAT (Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH)
- Conducted manual testing for claims creation, forwarding, repair cost calculation, parts selection and logging on the Gold.dat.de platform
- Automated key processes using ASKUI, including login, claim creation, calculations and parts selection
- Simulated user interactions (e.g., drag-and-drop) with ASKUI
- Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for early error detection
- Executed over 50 test scenarios and identified critical defects
- Reduced test time by 50% through automation
- Improved platform quality and user experience
Vitor R.
Last position:
Test Coordinator Automation at Pro4all
- Designed and built from scratch the automation framework using Playwright, Typescript, JavaScript, Gherkin, Cucumber, BDD, Maven, IntelliJ IDEA
- Defined, developed and maintained test plans, test scripts, reports and other QA documentation in Confluence
- Created and maintained test data with SQL Server Management Studio, Toad and Faker.js
- Performed web services and API testing using Swagger Open API, SoapUI, JSON, HTML and XML
- Executed functional, smoke, regression, black box, GUI, cross-browser, UAT and E2E testing using CrossBrowserTesting and Safari Web Inspector
- Integrated and maintained automated scripts within sprints following Kanban, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker, Azure Pipelines, Agile, Scrum, Kafka and Kibana
- Raised and managed defects in Azure DevOps
- Conducted mobile testing with Robot Framework and Appium
Sebastian H.
Last position:
Overall Project Manager; Turnaround Manager & Coach at Statutory Health Insurance Fund
- Taking over the troubled project from the internal project management and successful turnaround of project phase 1 (cutover of approx. 1000 servers (VMs)/standard desktops, specialized desktops)
- Responsible project management for the successful phase 1 transition (planning in the shortest possible time followed by implementation (very successful with low ticket volume))
- Stakeholder management – taking over direct (daily before cutover) communication with the client from the Chief Operation Manager in the format of regular meetings in taskforce mode. Rapid rebuilding of the previously lost trust base and restoration of the client relationship for optimal satisfaction
- Taskforce mode to eliminate all existing issues/showstoppers before cutover
- Scope clarification, setup, and scheduling of phase 2 activities (e.g. silo/admin servers)
- Kick-off of phase 2 / handing the project back to the success line for the internal project management/line to handle the remaining defined topics
- Establishing, preparing, and conducting steering committees with V-1 management to align the guardrails
- Moderation of various regular meetings and operational workshops
- Participation in the lessons learned with the client to address dissatisfaction related to the internal project management (before my start! They are extremely satisfied with my work)
- Tools: Atlassian Suite (Confluence/JIRA), MIRO, Sharepoint; MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project)
Georg D.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Apleona GmbH
- Project review, restructuring, and PM for the migration of a total of 12,000 Windows workplace systems (650 applications) from SCCM and Empirum/Matrix42 to MS-Intune after a merger.
- Took over a heavily delayed / not ideally managed project in the role of the "firefighter".
- Completely revised and adjusted/updated the planning of the customer and the involved service provider.
- Introduced planning baselining as well as tracking/mitigation of current risks.
- Introduced an efficient, partially automated planning/reporting interface between MS Project Planning (service provider) and Jira (customer).
- Restructured meetings to increase efficiency and remove redundant appointments.
- Completed the analysis and design phase and created base data for migrations from heterogeneous systems of the two merged companies.
- Started the User Acceptance Test (UAT).
- Technologies: MS Autopilot, Zero Touch.
Falk S.
Last position:
Project Leader - Project Manager – Project Pilot at BVG
- Update OCMS (ID card management), cashless payment in canteens and digitalization of employee transport tickets for the BVG HR department
- Stakeholder analysis
- Requirements management
- Analysis of the as-is situation
- Defining project scope (definition of "to-be")
- Participating in the design of the technical solution
- Creating initial high-level project plan
- Identifying risks and benefits
- Preparing information and creating commissioning documents
- Independently managing projects and work packages including troubleshooting
- Developing and establishing meeting, reporting, and project structures
- Creating and maintaining project plan including resources and assets for effective management
- Involving employee council and data protection
- Regular reporting and deriving action options for the steering committee
- Project monitoring (risks, budget, scope, resources)
- Coaching, supporting, and coordinating internal staff and suppliers
- Documentation and knowledge transfer
- Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams, Office 365, ServiceNow, OCMS, etc.
Jacqueline H.
Last position:
Kitchen Appliance Manufacturer
Setting up and enhancing an international subscription management system
Migrating and decommissioning a Hybris-SAP system and integrating Zuora
Implementing numerous interfaces to various systems (external and internal)
Setting up and improving monitoring with Grafana, Prometheus, and Databricks
Introducing logging with Loki
Implementing business requirements using jQuery, Thymeleaf, Spring Boot, Java, Go, and Python
Adjusting and extending the GitLab CI pipelines
Setting up and extending infrastructure as code with Terraform and ArgoCD on AWS
Setting up and running E2E and performance tests
Expanding the Databricks business intelligence solution to provide various KPIs
Responsibilities: Architecture, DevOps, development, unit tests, coaching employees and apprentices, E2E, smoke, and integration tests, agile methods consulting (Kanban, Scrum)
Technologies and methods: Java, Go, Kotlin, Node.js, Spring Boot, SOAP/REST, Quarkus, Thymeleaf, Vaadin, Slack, Jira, Confluence, IntelliJ, GitLab, SQS, Kafka, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Maven, Gradle, GitLab CI, Databricks
Ludmila K.
Last position:
Math Tutor at Mathematik Online Nachhilfe
- Analysis
- Probability and statistics
- Analytic geometry
- Abitur preparation
Alexander W.
Last position:
DNS Architect at Stromnetz Berlin GmbH
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Statistics of experts using WinRunner
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
20%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using WinRunner
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
WinRunner experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (100%)
- Banking and Finance (89%)
- Insurance (78%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Government and Administration (67%)
- Transportation (44%)
- Telecommunication (44%)
- Automotive (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What WinRunner does
WinRunner is a functional and regression testing tool for Windows applications. It records and replays user interactions through a graphical interface, while Test Script Language (TSL) enables reusable scripts, checkpoints and test logic. It is most common in established enterprise environments with long-running automated test estates.
Where it fits
WinRunner is used to verify desktop software, client-server applications and business workflows that are difficult to replace or test manually. Companies often retain it when critical processes depend on older Windows interfaces or when existing scripts still provide valuable coverage.
- Regression testing for desktop applications
- Data-driven tests for repeatable business scenarios
- Validation of forms, menus, transactions and reports
- Maintenance of legacy automated test suites
Tools and skills
Strong professionals combine WinRunner with TSL, GUI mapping, synchronization settings and checkpoint design. They also understand test data, defect management and release pipelines. Knowledge of SQL, Windows application behavior, version control and related Mercury or HP testing tools can make troubleshooting faster.
When companies need help
Freelance expertise is useful when an internal team inherits undocumented scripts, faces unstable test runs or must extend coverage without disrupting release work. In Germany, specialists may support regulated manufacturing, finance, logistics and enterprise software environments where older applications remain operational. Remote collaboration works well when access, test data and execution environments are prepared.
- Stabilizing flaky or slow-running scripts
- Migrating knowledge from departing specialists
- Building coverage for new workflows
- Reviewing test architecture and documentation
What good delivery includes
A reliable WinRunner professional first maps the application and separates reusable functions from scenario-specific logic. They define clear checkpoints, handle synchronization deliberately and make failures easy to diagnose. Good delivery also includes maintainable naming, controlled test data, execution instructions and documentation for the next team.
Choosing the right specialist
Look for evidence of hands-on work with the exact application type, not only general test automation. Ask how the specialist investigates object-recognition failures, manages changing test data and reports defects with useful evidence. For German projects, clarify language needs, access restrictions and whether occasional on-site collaboration is required.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about WinRunner, in one place.
WinRunner is used to automate functional and regression tests for Windows-based applications. It can replay business workflows, validate interface behavior and check expected results through checkpoints and scripted logic.
Mercury WinRunner remains relevant where companies operate established desktop or client-server applications with valuable existing test suites. Its role is usually maintenance, stabilization and controlled extension rather than starting a modern automation program from scratch.
WinRunner is closely tied to Windows GUI testing and its Test Script Language, while newer tools often provide broader browser, API, mobile or cross-platform support. The right choice depends on the application estate, existing scripts, team skills and the cost of replacing proven coverage.
A strong WinRunner specialist should understand TSL, GUI mapping, synchronization, checkpoints and data-driven testing. SQL, Windows troubleshooting, defect tracking, version control and knowledge of Mercury or HP testing products are also useful.
WinRunner work can range from a focused script repair to a broader suite review or application expansion. The right specialist should have directly handled the relevant application, test data and failure patterns rather than relying only on general automation experience.
WinRunner support can usually be delivered remotely when the specialist has secure access to the application, test environment and required data. German companies should agree on access controls, documentation language, working hours and any need for on-site workshops.
Ask a WinRunner freelancer to explain how they diagnose object-recognition errors, unstable synchronization and misleading checkpoints. Review examples of maintainable TSL, clear defect evidence and documentation that another specialist could use.
HP WinRunner work is valuable when scripts are reliable, readable and aligned with real business risks. Quality specialists reduce unnecessary waits, isolate reusable functions, control test data and make failures actionable instead of merely producing more automated steps.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used WinRunner in their recent projects is 80 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 643 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used WinRunner in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 20% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used WinRunner in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used WinRunner in their recent projects are English (100%), German (89%), and French (44%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used WinRunner in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (89%), and Insurance (78%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used WinRunner in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Quality Assurance (89%), and Product Development (78%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used WinRunner
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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